Therapeutic patches for back pain are very convenient to use - they stuck them on and the pain disappeared. Patches are used for myositis - inflammation of the back muscles, for osteochondrosis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system. All these diseases are characterized by the same symptom - pain in the back and lower back.
It is a mistake to believe that the patch will eliminate the disease itself. Back pain patches are only one element of symptomatic therapy. Anesthetize temporarily, hide the symptoms of the disease. And if the use of the patch is not supported by the complex treatment of diseases, then its action is absolutely useless.
How does the patch work?
The pain relief patch has 3 layers:
- Covering - the basis on which the medicinal elements are distributed;
- The main one is crushed drugs;
- Adhesive - with the help of special substances, the patch is attached to the skin.
According to the nature of the ingredients, the plates are divided into two groups: natural and obtained artificially. The advantages of drugs from the synthetic group include quick action and efficiency. With back pain, they are able to instantly relieve discomfort. Unlike synthetic agents, preparations containing active substances of natural origin are completely harmless. But they do not act so quickly: you have to wait several hours, sometimes days, for the desired effect.
It is possible to relieve painful spasms not only with the help of an adhesive plate. An anesthetic injection or capsule can also relieve pain. But if the drugs used intramuscularly or orally affect the whole body, the patch for back pain can have a one-time effect. The advantages of pain relief patches include minimization of side effects and high effectiveness.
Substances that relieve spasms do not need to travel long distances through the gastrointestinal tract or circulatory system. They directly affect the focus of pain, penetrating through the pores of the skin.
Another important point that popularized the use of patches is the property of not interacting with other drugs. As a result, the drug vignette can be used in parallel with other drugs or use combinatorial methods of treatment.
To find out which patch is suitable for the patient and how it should be applied, it is best to consult a doctor. Depending on the symptoms, general condition and the possibility of allergic reactions, the specialist will help you choose the right patches for pain in the upper or lower back.
Types of medical plates
According to the principle of action, medical plaques are divided into the following types:
- Warming up- when the product does not contain medicinal products. By blocking the heat generated by the body, the plates concentrate it in the problem area, affecting the painful areas. These drugs are used by athletes to warm the back or get rid of post-traumatic sensations.
- magnetic action- in these plates, instead of drugs, substances are used that can integrate infrared radiation. The waves of this spectrum for back pain affect the problem area, relieving tension and discomfort. The disadvantages of such funds include poor adhesion to the skin and the impossibility of using them in the presence of wounds;
- With medicinal excipientsnatural and artificial origin. The substances that make up the preparations are able to penetrate the skin and act on the painful areas;
- Plates with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.These stickers are used for acute symptoms, when you need immediate pain relief. Preparations with a similar content can act on the source of inflammation, but prolonged use of plates is undesirable due to the characteristics of the active substances that make up the drug.
Which patch to choose?
Pharmaceutical companies produce various patches used for pain relief. In addition to painkillers, some stickers contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of the cells of the cartilaginous tissues which make up the mobile articular parts and the intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is part of most products, is a good conductor that normalizes the supply of cartilage tissues with essential substances and moisture. B vitamins promote the absorption of carbohydrates and minerals, which is also necessary for the normal functioning of joints and the spine.
Today, pharmacies offer two types of pain relief patches:
- With stickers with artificially synthesized active substances.
- The plates, which use natural ingredients, are mostly made by Chinese manufacturers. They are based on plant concentrates whose juices are traditionally used in oriental medicine.
Regardless of the manufacturer, country of manufacture, fillings, orthopedic patches are used for treatment and are able to relieve the patient of suffering, improve general condition and restore mobility.